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Deals of the Hour / August 16, 2010, 10:40 pm

The Expendables Number 1 Trailer

Lionsgate recently released this new movie trailer for the action film "The Expendables" by director Sylvester Stallone (Incredible Love, Rambo, Rocky Balboa) and starring Jason Statham (Crank, The ... (Source: Shockya.com 2010-08-17T01:46:24Z)

Rates mixed at weekly Treasury auction

WASHINGTON — Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills were mixed in Monday's auction, with rates on three-month bills rising while rates on six-month bills fell to the lowest level since June. The Treasury ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-17T03:05:08Z)

'Expendables' is a fun visit to old school action movies

"The Expendables" appears to be one of the greatest action films ever. It's about time Sylvester Stallone put together a dream team. Besides Sly, the cast includes Jason Statham, Jet Li, Eric Roberts, Dolph ... (Source: Reading Eagle 2010-08-17T04:02:24Z)

Gay rights group targets Target over anti-gays political donation

WASHINGTON • After the breakdown of negotiations, the nation's leading gay rights organization said Monday that it would continue to protest Target Corp. over a donation used to support a Republican ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-17T04:59:40Z)

Target says it won't give to gay groups to balance MN Forward donation

Target Corp. said Monday it won't give money to gay-friendly causes to quiet the uproar over a $150,000 donation that helped support a Minnesota governor candidate who opposes gay marriage. The discount ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-17T04:23:53Z)

Jets, Giants open stadium for football

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Bragging rights and a happy housewarming are on the line. And, with all the trash talking going on between the Jets and Giants, it's clear both teams want to celebrate the first ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-17T05:13:59Z)

Bike sold for $5 once belonged to Landis

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a great bargain at a yard sale. Little did he know just how great. Estes checked on the bike's origin after ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-17T03:33:46Z)

Will Iran leave Israel any choice?

When Israel declared independence in 1948, it had to use mostly small arms to repel attacks by six Arab armies. Today, however, Israel feels, and is, more menaced than it was then, or has been since. Hence the ... (Source: Biloxi Sun Herald 2010-08-17T04:09:34Z)

Top pick Bryce Harper, Nationals agree to $9.9 million, 5-year contract

NEW YORK (AP) — Top draft pick Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $9.9 million, five-year contract just before Monday's midnight deadline. Harper was among at least three first-round selections who ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-17T04:52:31Z)

Grief counselors helping classmates of 8-year-old girl killed in ATV accident

The school year has already taken a somber turn for some elementary school students. One of their classmates died over the weekend in an ATV accident in Scott County. Now Monday, leaders at Deep Springs Elementary in ... (Source: WKYT 27 2010-08-16T22:54:36Z)

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World scores

S cott Pilgrim vs. the World ( *** ) is the movie that Kick-Ass wishes it could be when it grows up. Thematically savvy, cinematically eye-popping, and infused with a here-and-now pop-culture specificity that ... (Source: creative loafing 2010-08-17T04:23:53Z)

Bike sold for $5 once belonged to Floyd Landis

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a great bargain at a yard sale. Little did he know just how great. Estes checked on the bike's origin ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-14T16:30:25Z)

Interest rates drop at weekly Treasury auction

Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills fell in Monday's auction to the lowest levels since late June. The Treasury Department auctioned $30 billion in three-month bills at a discount rate of 0.150 percent, down from ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T18:52:22Z)

Friends And Family Remember Little Girl Killed In ATV Accident

Friends and family members gathered at Triangle Park in Lexington Sunday night to remember a little girl killed in an ATV accident Saturday afternoon. Police say Destiny Haney, 8, grabbed the wheel of the four-wheeler ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-17T00:13:20Z)

Target Corp.: No donations planned for gay groups

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. said Monday it won't give money to gay-friendly causes to quiet the uproar over a $150,000 donation that helped support a Minnesota governor candidate who opposes gay marriage. The discount ... (Source: Post-Bulletin 2010-08-16T23:23:14Z)

'Scott Pilgrim' versus the box office

For Amy Berciano, this was the moviegoing weekend of the summer. More than a year before "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" hit movie theaters, the 20-year-old UCLA junior became a huge fan of the graphic novels ... (Source: KTLA.com 2010-08-17T03:05:08Z)

Starbucks Reserve™ Premium Single-Origin Coffee Line Launches in Select U.S ...

Unique flavors from exotic destinations like the Galápagos Islands will be available for coffee connoisseurs to experience in-store or brew at home. Starbucks Reserve, a line of ultra-premium, single-origin ... (Source: SmartBrief 2010-08-17T03:55:15Z)

A charmer, 'Scott Pilgrim' certainly knows how to entertain a crowd (video)

MOVIE REVIEW-Title: "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"-Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin-Director: Edgar Wright-Rating: PG-13-Running time: 108 minutesFor a film that's almost ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-17T05:13:59Z)

Top pick Bryce Harper, other baseball draft selections face midnight deadline

NEW YORK – Top draft pick Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals faced a midnight deadline to agree to a contract, putting agent Scott Boras in the spotlight once again as the final hours for a deal ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-17T01:46:24Z)

Starbucks Reserve Premium Single-Origin Coffee Line Launches in Select U.S. Markets ...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX - News ) today announced the launch of Starbucks Reserve™, a line of ultra-premium, single-origin coffees available in select U.S. stores this fall. Chosen by Starbucks ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-17T04:52:31Z)

Top pick Bryce Harper faces midnight deadline

NEW YORK — Top draft pick Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals faced a midnight deadline to agree to a contract, putting agent Scott Boras in the spotlight once again as the final hours for a deal ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-16T22:25:58Z)

'Expendables' blasts to top of box office

Lionsgate's Sylvester Stallone action ensemble "The Expendables" surprised many as it won the domestic box office weekend with an opening of $35 million. In addition to starring, Stallone co-wrote and directed a ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-08-17T01:03:27Z)

Vigil held for ATV crash victim

Dozens gathered together Sunday night to remember Rebecca Adam's 8 year-old daughter Destiny Haney. Haney died Saturday afternoon in an ATV accident at her brother's birthday party in Scott County. "She was loved by so ... (Source: WKYT 27 2010-08-14T23:54:14Z)

Bart Scott: Who's Terrell Thomas?

CORTLAND, N.Y. -- Bart Scott offered this response Friday when told that New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas sees Monday night as a chance to send a message to the big-talking, camera-loving New York Jets: Who's ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-13T19:37:44Z)

Starbucks Reserve(TM) Premium Single-Origin Coffee Line Launches in Select U.S ...

BusinessWire - Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced the launch of Starbucks Reserve(TM), a line of ultra-premium, single-origin coffees available in select U.S. stores this fall. Chosen by Starbucks coffee ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-17T04:38:12Z)

Floyd Landis's Custom-Build Leadville 100 Bike Sold In Kentucky For 5 dollars

The bicycle had two flat tires, but Greg Estes figured the $5 asking price still made it a great bargain at a yard sale. Little did he know just how great. Estes checked on the bike's origin after buying it in Owenton ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-15T01:12:59Z)

Only the Preseason? Top Five Storylines for the Giants and Jets Match-up

While most preseason games are generally just a chance for the starters to go through the motions and a time where rookies and younger players do their best to impress their coaches, tonight's Jets-Giants game has a ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-17T04:45:21Z)

George F. Will: Netanyahu's warning

JERUSALEM -- When Israel declared independence in 1948, it had to use mostly small arms to repel attacks by six Arab armies. Today, however, Israel feels, and is, more menaced than it was then, or has been since. Hence ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-17T04:23:53Z)

Interest rates head lower at weekly Treasury auction

Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills fell in Monday's auction to their lowest since late June. The Treasury Department auctioned $30 billion in three-month bills at a discount rate of 0.150 percent ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-10T10:37:15Z)

George Will: Threats rise, while Israel's ability to defend herself diminishes

WHEN Israel declared independence in 1948, it had to use mostly small arms to repel attacks by six Arab armies. Today, however, Israel feels, and is, more menaced than it was then, or has been since. Hence the ... (Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2010-08-17T00:20:30Z)

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